D2 Regional Semifinal Predictions
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The regional Semifinals tip off tonight! The Division 2 games feature top notch teams and some of the top talent in the state, the Midwest, and even the country. Here’s my predictions for every Division 2 regional semifinal game. REGIONAL…
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Continue ReadingThe regional Semifinals tip off tonight! The Division 2 games feature top notch teams and some of the top talent in the state, the Midwest, and even the country.
Here’s my predictions for every Division 2 regional semifinal game.
REGIONAL 11 AT MUSKEGON ORCHARD VIEW
NEWAYGO VS. SPRING LAKE
The Records:
Newaygo: 21-1
Spring Lake: 14-8
Prediction: Newaygo
The Star:
Jaxi Long Jaxi Long 5'7" | SG Newaygo | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Newaygo) and Emmerson Goodin Emmerson Goodin PF Newaygo | 2022 State MI (2022, PF, Newaygo)
This pair were named Division 2 Final 4 MVP Honorable Mentions last season and they have dominating in their senior season. Newaygo is primed to make a deep playoff run this year. Spring Lake is underrated and will give them a battle, but the big 2 lead their team to the next round.
GRAND RAPIDS WEST CATHOLIC VS. GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN
The Records:
Grand Rapids West Catholic: 21-1
Grand Rapids Christian: 16-6
Prediction: Grand Rapids West Christian
The Star:
Abbey Kimball Abbey Kimball 5'10" | PG Grand Rapids West Catholic | 2022 State #63 Nation MI (2022, PG, West Catholic)
Kimball is Prep Girls Hoops #63 ranked player in the country. She’s a playmaking guard that has the ability to lead her talented teammates to the Breslin Center.
REGIONAL 12 AT VICKSBURG
DOWAGIAC VS. WAYLAND
The Records:
Dowagiac: 9-13
Wayland: 14-8
Prediction: Wayland
The Star:
Maddy Terry Maddy Terry 5'4" | PG Wayland Union | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Wayland)
Terry is an excellent shooter and has the ability to catch fire from behind the arc. She will scorch the nets in this game and help her team advance.
EDWARDSBURG VS. OTSEGO
The Records:
Edwardsburg: 22-0
Otsego: 18-4
Prediction: Edwardsburg
The Star:
Macey Laubach (2022, PF, Edwardsburg)
Laubach has had a stellar senior season and been a key part of her team’s 22 game winning streak. Her 2 way play will help Edwardsburg advance.
REGIONAL 15 AT LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY VS. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE
The Records:
Detroit Country Day: 10-7
Livonia Clarenceville: 14-6
Prediction: Detroit Country Day
The Star:
Jaidyn Elam Jaidyn Elam 5'9" | CG Detroit Country Day | 2024 State MI (2024, CG, Detroit Country Day)
As Elam and her DCD team gains experience, they only become more dangerous. Elam is a slippery guard that can score at all 3 levels. She’ll be a key in her team advancing to the regional final.
WARREN REGINA VS. ST. CLAIR SHORES SOUTH LAKE
The Records:
Warren Regina: 8-13
St. Clair Shores South Lake: 19-3
Prediction: St. Clair Shores South Lake
The Star:
Khadajah Williams (2022, PF, St. Clair Shores South Lake)
Williams has been a veteran presence in the post for South Lake. With Williams and freshman star Dania McClain holding down the paint, South Lake moves on.
REGIONAL 16 AT ORTONVILLE BRANDON
MARYSVILLE VS. BLOOMFIELD HILLS CRANBROOK
The Records:
Marysville: 20-2
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook: 14-5
Prediction: Marysville
The Star:
Kaitlyn Cain Kaitlyn Cain 5'9" | SF Marysville | 2022 State MI (2022, G/F, Marysville)
In what I believe could be a very good regional semifinal game, a star may need to step up. Welcome Kaitlyn Cain Kaitlyn Cain 5'9" | SF Marysville | 2022 State MI . Marysville advances.
IMLAY CITY VS. LAKE FENTON
The Records:
Imlay City: 19-3
Lake Fenton: 19-3
Prediction: Lake Fenton
The Star:
Kerrigan Howdeshell Kerrigan Howdeshell PG Lake Fenton | 2022 State MI (2022, PG, Lake Fenton)
This game is a rematch from December, a game that saw Lake Fenton win by a double digit margin. I think the game will be much closer, as Imlay City has been playing really good basketball. Howdeshell could be the key as Lake Fenton’s ultra reliable floor leader.
REGIONAL 13 AT TECUMSEH
MARSHALL VS. PORTLAND
The Records:
Marshall: 16-6
Portland: 21-1
Prediction: Portland
The Star: Ashley Bower Ashley Bower SG Portland | 2022 State MI (2022, SG, Portland)
Bower was probably the playoff MVP last season and her terrific play continues. She’ll have a 20 plus point game and lead her team to victory.
WILLIAMSTON VS. CHELSEA
The Records:
Williamston: 17-6
Chelsea: 19-3
Prediction: Williamston
The Star:
Isabel Lindo Isabel Lindo 5'8" | PG Williamston | 2023 State MI (2023, PG, Williamston)
I’ve loved Williamston’s ability to get meaningful contributions from a variety of players this season. With that being the case, I chose a guard that can direct traffic and control the pace as the star that leads the way in the win.
REGIONAL 14 AT DETROIT EDISON
ROMULUS VS. CARLETON AIRPORT
The Records:
Romulus: 19-2
Carleton Airport: 14-8
Prediction: Romulus
The Star:
Zaneira Morrissette Zaneira Morrissette SF Romulus | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Romulus)
Morrissette has had a breakout senior season. She’s been a consistent scoring threat off the wing, highlighting her athleticism and playmaking abilities.
REDFORD WESTFIELD PREP VS. DETROIT EDISON
The Records:
Redford Westfield Prep: 20-1
Detroit Edison: 14-3
Prediction: Detroit Edison
The Star:
Ruby Whitehorn Ruby Whitehorn 6'0" | PG Detroit Edison | 2022 State #20 Nation MI (2022, PG, Detroit Edison)
Whitehorn is an elite guard on a national scale. In an early playoff game pitting what might be the top 2 Division 2 teams, Whitehorn size, strength, and ball skills help DEPSA advance.
REGIONAL 9 AT GAYLORD
NEGAUNEE VS. SAULT STE. MARIE
The Records:
Negaunee: 17-4
Sault St. Marie: 18-4
Prediction: Sault Ste. Marie
The Star:
Claire Erickson Claire Erickson SG Sault Area | 2023 State MI (2023, SG, Sault Ste. Marie)
Don’t let Erickson slide under the radar because she is a top notch guard. The consistent scorer and 2 way player will lead her team to a hard fought win.
LUDINGTON VS. STANDISH-STERLING
The Records:
Ludington: 17-5
Standish-Sterling: 17-5
Prediction: Standish-Sterling
The Star: Macey Fegan (2023, PG, Standish-Sterling)
Fegan is a special talent. While dealing with Keelyn Laird Keelyn Laird 6'3" | C Ludington | 2023 State MI in the paint will be tough for Standish-Sterling, they have one of the most talented guards in the state in Fegan.
REGIONAL 10 AT FRANKENMUTH
SAGINAW SWAN VALLEY VS. BELDING
The Records:
Saginaw Swan Valley: 18-4
Belding: 19-3
Prediction: Belding
The Star:
Brook Simpson Brook Simpson 5'10" | SG Saugatuck | 2024 State MI (2024, CG, Belding)
Simpson is one of the most talented players in the state regardless of class. Swan Valley is playing great basketball, so Simpson will have to make clutch plays for her team to move on. The thing is, that’s what she does on a regular basis.
FRANKENMUTH VS. OVID-ELSIE
The Records:
Frankenmuth: 20-2
Ovid-Elsie: 21-1
Prediction: Frankenmuth
The Star: Zoey Persails Zoey Persails 5'9" | CG Frankenmuth | 2022 State MI (2022, CG, Frankenmuth)
The senior won’t let the regional semifinals be her last game. Persails has big game experience and will shine in a huge game.